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What teleconverter lenses are recommended?

April 26, 2017lenses recommended teleconverter

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What teleconverter lenses are recommended?

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The following teleconverter lenses got positive comments: The Olympus TCON-1.7X telephoto conversion lens (a.k.a TCON-17). Vignetting is visible at about 34X zoom. The Olympus TCON-14B 1.45X tele extension lens. A very high quality lens that requires a step-up to 62mm. Can be used with a wider range of focal lengths than the TCON-17 and offers better optical quality. The Canon TL-55 1.4X teleconverter (specifications). Smaller and lighter than the TCON-17. Reported to have better centre sharpness but more edge distortion. Vignetting is visible at about 3X zoom. The Sony VCL-HGD1758 High Grade 1.7X telephoto lens (specifications). A high quality lens that requires a step-up to 58mm. Stops vignetting above 23X zoom. The Raynox DCR-1540PRO 1.54X high definition telephoto conversion lens. Requires a step-down to 52mm. Designed to be used at maximum telephoto. The Raynox DCR-2020PRO 2.2X lens. Bigger than the 1540 and has somewhat lower resolution. Requires a step-up to 62mm. Designed to be